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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1922

Page

2

Jolly Stitchers lead Scotch Grove club program

Scotch Grove June 14 report on the Girls Club the Jolly Stitchers presenting a club program for the township farm bureau. Leaders Mrs W B Clark and Mrs Will Henrichs praised for guiding the group through a ceremonial initiation, nuturing home maker aims, and planning events including Mother and Daughter Day and an achievement day.

Scotch Grove Jolly Stitchers Scotch Grove Township Reva Ralston Sinclair Bernice Rickely Bernice Esther Sinclair Hazen Europe Laura Sinclair Thelma Gregory Gladys Horton Wilma Craig Presbyterian Church God Is Love Wilma Reece Moats Geneva J.oomis Wilma Clark Rex Arto Brady Russell Hughes tTloise Sutherland Joseph Sheldon Moats Bolawina Hughes Alice Green Wilma Moats Beulah Eby Christ Celena Stahlberg Wayne Church R. P. Clark Norris John Foust Springville Foust Mercy Hospital Balster Bros T. R. Bohiken North Market Street Irene Norris Katie Bessie Hughes Vera Starry Callahan Montivello C. L. Martin Topeka Kansas Naylor Mr. Martin Dennis Louis D.A. Parks Louisville Kentucky W. B. Clark Norrises Palisades H. Tobiason F. D. Sutherland Plelse Coe A. Balster

Tragic Fall Claims Life of Henry Westphal in Wyoming

Henry Westphal fell from a porch roof while painting and struck his head on cement steps, dying from a fractured skull at sixty five. He was born in Germany and lived in Lost Nation before settling in Wyoming. He left three children and a grandson, with several siblings and relatives mentioned in the obituary. Funeral attendance included many from Lost Nation and nearby towns, and community club activities were noted alongside family notices.

Wyoming Henry Westphal Mr. Westphal Germany Lost Nation Erna Holub Carl Westphal Alfred Heaffeldt Chicago Vern Louis Westphal Olin John Schultz Louis Schultz Henry Kegebine Anamosa Chas. Fielder Harry Grim Monmouth Orris Will Haak Oxford Rice Carl van Austin Elva Hoffman Onslow John Peterson C. M. Holtz Pleasant Ridge

Center Junction News Highlights and Local Socials

Center Junction reports a minor accident when George Bell, recently discharged from the navy, was struck by a passing coupe and sustained a broken nose and bruises. He is recovering under Dr. Young care. The town hosts and visits include Ladies Aid from Mineral, Presbyterian Working Band guests from Monticello and Dubuque, and graduates Paul and Stuart Smith. Local residents travel to Ames for commencement and lakeside trips, with many social calls at Monticello and Cedar Rapids.

Center Junction George Bell Vira Tom Stell U. S. Navy Andrew McDonald Dr. Young George Will Serbousek Ladies’ Aid Society Mineral Serbousek Alan Serbousekk Monticello L. Serbousek Henry Heisey Dubuque Bates Art Norris Hawick Minnesota Norris Leech Mary Carnahan Shannon City Carnahan Iowa State Teachers’ College Velma Pangburn Carl Lazare Onslow Fred Henak Wyoming George Fullerton Chicago Wm. Alexander James Mead Hill Olin H. M. Hill Fred Carson Wm. Bohler Robi. Mead Ackerman Spahn Peter Prahm C. A. Burmeister Cedar Rapids Louisa Murphy Strawberry Point Coder Hivelyn Sutliff Watson Maquoketa Albert Manuel Whoise Young Martha Hanken Monticello Hospital T. E. Canty Rock Island George McDonald J. FB. Livingstone Anamosa Mon- Aly Mrs. Bond Odd Fellows Ruth Young Harry Johnson Delhi O. M. Miller Marion Frank Himebaugh

Amber Lawn Party and Local Obituary News

A June 12 lawn party hosted by Mrs. Will Clarke at the county home charms guests with well kept grounds and games for children. Community mourns John Faust of Springville after Mercy Hospital surgery and funeral at Presbyterian church. John Dirks relocates to Vern Johnson farm as Otto Danneman returns to hospital after a porch fall while fighting a fire.

Amber Will Clarke John Faust Springville Mercy Hospital Presbyterian Church Faust John Dirks Vern Johnson Otto Danneman Anamosa Mr. Danneman

Local farm bureau meeting and community notes

The report lists a farm bureau meeting at Paul Hanken home with dish and recipe sharing. It notes a recent rain benefiting oat and yellow corn crops. It mentions attendance at Wayne Lutheran church’s 60th anniversary and various local visits and family events among residents, including graduations, hospital care, and social visits.

Farm Bureau Paul Hanken Wakzen Wayne Lutheran Church Phil Daly Dubuque St. Clara Academy Lucile Murphy State Park J. J. Duncan Frank MccNeilly Harley McCriedy Washington Owa Tsulu Robertson Dawes Wyoming Mercy Hospital Ross Lincoln Peter Robertson Iast Alex Robertson Will W. A. Stingley Denver Colorado Duncan Anna, Houseman Lyle Tebo Charles Grey Harry Grey Frank Coleman Jim None Cavanaugh Will Daly Wil Zimmerman Vern Johnson Farm Amber Id Duncan

Bethel Ladies' Aid Food Sale In Onslow Hall

The Bethel Ladies' Aid will hold a food sale at the Harry Hall building in Onslow on Saturday with sale starting at 3 o clock in the afternoon. In the evening they will offer home made ice cream and cake.

Onslow Bethel Ladies’ Aid Harry Hall Carrie Mackrill Dorothy Mary Ruth K Kirschman Sioux Fals South Dakota Tussi Mackrill Utley Scotthorn Bess Rowe Averett Corwin Anamosa Harry Smith Pete Heniigsen State Park J. G. Stivers Huegene Marjorie Olly Dr. Soper Cecil Smith Iowa City Pete Hennigsen Dike Walters Monay Gene Warren Propst Jessie Garside Oskaloosa Harold Brown Ames Nina Hanna T. B. Johnston Clinton

Cascade Alumni Banquet At Durkins Hall June 18

The Cascade high school alumni held their annual banquet at Durkin's hall on June 18 with a three course dinner at 6 30. The board of education members were honored guests and the senior class members were welcomed as alumni. The program featured Toastmaster Ray Ganfield, responses by Helen Baldwin, Helen Gordon, and James Sullivan, a song by Grace Winters, and Grace received a BS from Dubuque University on June 7.

America Grace Winters Duluque University Grace College Y. M. CA Phil Hayes Phione Baldwin Dubuque St. Mary's O. J. Winters Tom League Dubuque University Oliver John Winters K. G. Lindeman Barney Otting Katie Worthington Ralph Kirchen Anamosa J. P. Kirchen Iade Otting Monticello

Castle Grove Spelling Contest and Community Updates

The Castle Grove township held a spelling contest at school house No 2 with a winner from district No 8 the son of H F P Kuriger and Theola King runner up. The ladies club meets Friday at Mrs E R McLaughlin with sewing patterns as focus. A cemetery cleanup and bids to maintain the plot were noted plus social events and visits by residents from Monticello and Wayne.

Castle Grove J. A. McLaughlin A. W. Cramer J. E. Crcutt D. McLaughlin M. J. Cass and Lees Monticello Ladies' Aid Noble Home M. H. Teeter Rex Rickless Ladies’ Aid Society Henry Johnson Anamosa Shaffer H. B. Clark W. H. Laude F. M. Clark Herbert Smith Morley Will Rickels

Prairieburg News Roundup June Health Updates

J J Dolan underwent gallstone and ulcerated stomach surgery in Anamosa Thursday and is reported favorable. Mrs Warren Whitney had home surgery Sunday with specialists from Iowa City and Dr Taylor. Wayne B Frank welcomes a son born June 7 at Kenwood to grandparents. Mrs Newel Gillilan suffers diphtheria and scarlet fever. Elmer LeClare has served as rural carrier the past two days.

Don Wherry Ben Chamberlain Diana Beas Inglis Jeffries Waukon Whoise Talis Matthew Williams Elsie Bender Kathleen Case Town City Elsse Bender Waterloo C. H. Hanold Cairo Mayot Presbyterian Board Oxford Township Pleasant Ridge Monticello Son Wherry Irma Pringle Betty Lincoln Nebraska Iowa City Orlo Dawes Mercy Hospital Methodist Church Bert Tourtelott Port Arthur Canada Guertin Des Moines Lucy Tourtelott Jennie Tourtelott Wm. Linney Evelyn Loraine G. Jh. Bunce Upper Palisades Mt.Vernon W. O. Shaffer Rhodes Berdale M. TR. Soth Cedar Rapids T. T. Club P. C. Leven Frank Holub Strawberry Point Ray Bender Maquoketa Prairieburg J. J. Dolan Anamosa Warren Whitney Taylor Wayne B. Frank Kenwood Newel Gillilan Elmer LeClare

Delegates to Grand Lodge Des Moines District

Our regular man is away on his honey moon. C A Pelancey and Will Crosby are delegates to the Grand Lodge of A F and A M at Des Moines for three days this week. Mrs J J Dolan went to Anamosa Sunday and stayed overnight to hear Mr Dolan who is improving. Various locals visited relatives over the weekend and with friends in Monticello Wisconsin and Paris.

C. A. Pelancey Will Crosby Grand Lodge A. F A. Ie Des Moines J. J. Dolan Anamosa Dolan C. O. Howley H. G. Rowley Jordans Grove Parker Delancey Madge Edith Manchester Lena_Sible Aye Jacob Bachler Monticello Wisconsin J. HW. Flaherty Benson Rirs N. L. Floyd Caldwell Eather ‘Isham Oklahoma John Yonker Central City Isva Delancey Paris

Sand Spring Community Notes and Local Visits

Miss Sara Littlefield closed her school term in district No. 9 with a Friday program and picnic. Residents and visitors from Monticello, Hopkinton, Strawberry Point, Delhi, Dubuque, and Worthington were noted for shopping, hosting relatives, or visiting friends. Local families like the Greers, Gearharts, and Olmstead were frequently mentioned among gatherings and visits. W. W. Stickford promotes Taniac as a stomach tonic.

Sara Littlefield C. K. Greer Walter Donald Irvine C. R. Gearhart Hopkinton Ernest Gearhart George Gestal Delhi J. Gestel Reglusx Murray C. C. Stevenson Gundlach M. C. Green Ray Echternacht L. L. Gearhart Shah Worthington J. P. Shuster Frank Ferring Monticello I. J. Gestel Donald York Dubuque

Anamosa News Briefs Include Weddings and Indictments

C B Paulin and son plan a California trip this month into August visiting relatives on the Pacific coast. Miss Taylor, newly resigned deputy county auditor, left for shorthand study in Chicago. Anamosa public school grants 51 diplomas in Grand theatre exercises. Judge H M Remley attends Iowa State University 50th reunion. Grand jury reports ten indictments, seven liquor, one forgery, one larceny, one escape. The M E Brotherhood installs a spotlight advertising machine at the bank corner and plans a June 27 concert and supper at State Park. Cora L Walters and Ray Purcell wed June 7 at the Walters home Cass Township.

C. B. Paulin California Pacific Coast the Taylor Gregg School Chicago Anamosa Grand Theatre H. M. Remley Iowa State University Law Department B. M. Russell J. A. Orr Wm. Dolphin Ben Behrends C. B. Shaffer A. H. Newman J. Benhart M. E. Brotherhood Anamosa Bank Brotherhood Mitchell Monticello J. J. Waltera Cass Township Cora L. Walters Ray Purcell Ernest. Swans Congregational Church of

Tanlac Route Featured by Local Agent

Local agent W. W. Stickford promotes Tanlac as the safest path to health strength and happiness, urging readers to consider the remedy for personal well being.

W. W. Stickford

Auto crash near Dubuque injures Morgan family members

Mr Morgan and his son Randall were in an accident that slammed their car into a telephone pole after they failed to stop. Mrs Dillon suffered a scalp wound. Mrs C C Morgan’s body arrived from Des Moines for a funeral service that afternoon.

Morgan Dillon Dubuque Randall C. C. Morgan Des Moines Jean Kirkwood Russell HE. Lux Lenox J. A. Kirkwood Hopkinton

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J. J. W. Doxsee Chas. A. Doxsee Taniac Anamosa Eureka. News C. H. Schipman MAIN Monticello, Iowa Deering Henry H.schoon The Mencing Newton Variety Store Hopkinton Leader News Wichita Eagle Central Lumber & Coal Co G. P. Rockstad, Mgr Peiaes United States U.S. Tire Co U. S United States Tires United States . Rubber Company J. J. Eggers Iowa J. N. Bunce & Son Princess Cafe A. O. Lambert Pin Srriea Kellogg Kellogg’s W. KE. Kellogg LOGG
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